Chapter 7

What is the main idea of this chapter?

What is a "Career tribute"?

What new skills do Katniss and Peeta pick up or enhance during the training?

What odd information does Peeta share with Katniss during a break from training?

Who is Rue?

What does Katniss do to get the Gamemakers' attention during her observation?

Look at the beginning of chapter seven, where Katniss is troubled by bad dreams such as, "…Prim emaciated and terrified."

In this context, what does "emaciated" mean?

Look at the section of chapter seven where Katniss is enjoying her breakfast. She says, "…I gorge myself…"

In this context, what is the definition of "gorge"?

Look at the section of chapter seven where the author describes Katniss' and Peeta's training. Suzanne Collins writes, "Despite Haymitch's order to appear mediocre, Peeta excels at hand–to–hand combat…"

In this context, what does "mediocre" mean?

Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?